It is irritating and extremely itchy when the scalp becomes dry, and the skin flakes off. There are many anti-dandruff shampoos commercially available to treat dandruff. These shampoos contain Salicylic acid, Coal tar, Zinc Pyrithione, Ketoconazole, or Selenium Sulfide as the active ingredient.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, balanitis is curable. Antifungal for local application is a must. You can opt systemic antifungal if the local cream does not give relief.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the symptoms can be of both seborrheic dermatitis and scalp psoriasis. To differentiate, please answer the following.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Many people with dandruff have oily skin and the latest research shows that the real culprit is probably a tiny fungus called Malassezia globosa that needs oil to grow.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin disease that causes an itchy rash with flaky scales.
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